pond in frederick, md

[addy1]

Our ph is on the acidic side. soil, water

My pond iris are just starting to bloom, the land iris are almost done now. The pink/rust red looking one I need to find my plant list to recall the name.

 

[CountryEscape]

The iris I had blooming and just finished are Caeser's Brother Siberian (I think) irises. They grow and multiply like crazy here! I've separated and moved and shared so many of them and still have bunches! They are a dark purple, and bloom profusely, probably last a little longer than other types of iris.

 

[addy1]

I wandered the yard today,

This is anise hyssop, the bees love it, just starting to open

The clamentis is huge this year.

The carnivorous plants are blooming right now, neat looking flowers.

iris are opening

lilies slowly blooming

lots of color

And of course the field planted for the bees, all nectar friendly flowers.

 

[addy1]

Oh and can't forget the bunny! Sat around 3 feet from me while I was out messing around

 

[addy1]

Can't recall what this plant is, thought it was iris coming up.

 

[j.w]

Tons of stuff coming alive for you addy. All so pretty

 

[CountryEscape]

Awww ... your bunny likes you. And, that last pic is really neat. I love "different" and unusual types of plants/flowers. Let us know if you figure out what it is.

 

[RobAmy]

Cute Bunny, beautiful plants

 

[addy1]

CE that iris is kirk strawn

The dark purple is black game cock iris

 

[CountryEscape]

Thanks for names, Addy! I never had this type of irises before, thinking I have a few that are ready to bloom, one that just did bloom last week that is a pale purple. Need to try to find some more colors, maybe at clearance time. Love your whites and the deep red is gorgeous withe several flowers going up the stem.

 

[haver79]

Thanks for sharing the pictures addy. Beautiful flowers!

 

[callingcolleen1]

Can't recall what this plant is, thought it was iris coming up.

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That is a Sweet Flag, not an iris, and the long spiked leaves can be crushed and you can exact the sweet oils from it to make soap and perfume!!! Try crushing the leaves in your hand and enjoy the sweet smell!

 

[Troutredds]

CE that iris is kirk strawn

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The dark purple is black game cock iris View attachment 71135 View attachment 71137 View attachment 71138

If Thomas Jefferson were alive today, he'd visit your amazing "estate" and marvel at the variety of flora and fauna. He may even request some cuttings to plant at Monticello.

 

[addy1]

That is a Sweet Flag, not an iris, and the long spiked leaves can be crushed and you can exact the sweet oils from it to make soap and perfume!!! Try crushing the leaves in your hand and enjoy the sweet smell!

lol just remembered ! Thanks colleen, it does have a great smell...................brain was having a lapse. I have put so many plants in don't always recall what is what.

That sweet flag is really growing everywhere, I might need to remove some next year but sure enjoy how it looks. The leaves are around 4 feet tall. There is a real sweet smell down in the bog, the forgetmenot and the sweet flag.

 

[j.w]

I may have some of that and am going to stick it in the pond somewhere and see how it does. I think mine is variegated tho. It might be something else tho. It got all brown so I trimmed it way back and will see if it grows back better. Maybe it doesn't like it in regular dirt that dries out as it was turning brown on top.